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Tecno brought a new phone to its African markets called Pop 7 Pro. Retailers in Nigeria and Uganda already have the phone up for sale, and it is a super affordable device with a Helio A22 chipset. The big square island for the dual camera and the fingerprint scanner looks familiar, and after further investigation, we realized this is the Spark Go 2023 with a new name. The Pop 7 Pro is exactly the same in specs as its rebadged twin - 6.6” LCD with 720p resolution and a tall 20:9 ratio. The OS is Android 12 with HiOS 12 on top, while the dual camera is 13 MP main + QVGA for depth in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/5DWS7kb

Xiaomi’s basic Redmi Note model was always an easy choice when it came to recommending a budget smartphone. But with 5G added to the mix, Xiaomi has not been able to be as competitive as in the past, leading to a smartphone that does not come with any headlining features, is priced higher, and so ends up lacking appeal. Read more about what went wrong in our detaile... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RD5aLfH

Spotify posted its financial report for the final quarter of 2022 and there is some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. It beat expectations and had 205 million paying subscribers at the end of the year, making it the first streaming service to cross the 200 million mark. Its monthly active users (MAU) reached 489 million, this includes the subscribers using the ad-supported tier. For comparison, Spotify had 195 million premium tier subscribers at the end of Q3 last year and 456 million MAU. The addition of 33 million MAU was Spotify’s largest-ever Q4 growth. Now for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MUwxsBz

Samsung published its financial results for the final quarter of 2022 and the fiscal year, and once again, it managed to reach record revenue for the full 12 months - KRW 302.23 trillion (about $244 billion). This is an 8% increase compared with 2021; however, operating profit was KRW 43.38 trillion, 15% less than it was the previous year. The Q4 period was underwhelming for the Korean company, as it recorded a decline in sales in virtually all divisions because of weak demand caused by the global economic slowdown. The Mobile Experience (MX) division saw a 9% YoY decline in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GaKJzlA

The Infinix Zero Ultra 5G is the company's most premium smartphone in India. The highlight features of the handset includes support for 180W fast charging, a 200-megapixel main camera and a curved-edge AMOLED display. The phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. Find out if it's a good buy in our review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kq3nsRM

E3 is returning in 2023 with an in-person event after a four-year gap. But gaming’s big three, Sony, Xbox, and Nintendo, are expected to skip the event. According to a report, all three major companies will not be returning to E3 2023, with Xbox confirmed to host its own summer showcase event at the same time. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rTBi8RZ

Realme confirmed the GT Neo5 will be the first smartphone to feature 240W fast charging, and now we know it will be announced on February 9. The brand revealed the launch will take place in China at 2PM local time. Official information on the phone is scarce, but we do have plenty of rumors from trustworthy leaksters. The GT Neo5 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, although we might see a version with Dimensity 8200 that supports “just” 150W fast charging. Other reports mentioned a 50MP main camera with an IMX890 sensor and OIS, something we’ve seen in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6wZX2E0

The Poco X5 Pro will be officially announced for the Indian market on February 6 at 5:30 PM local time. This information comes straight from Poco India itself, via its official Twitter account, so the rumors did pan out. Not just that, but the leaked image we showed you last week is indeed the one that is being used to reveal the unveiling date and time. And the star of the show, aside from the upcoming phone itself, is Hardik Pandya, a very popular Indian cricketer. His involvement with the Poco X5 Pro's launch was first leaked about two weeks ago, when he was spotted taking a call on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oYf53hm

On February 7 OnePlus will be unveiling new products on two fronts. Globally it will release the OnePlus 11, the 11R, its first ever tablet and more. In China it will introduce the OnePlus Ace 2 (thought to be identical to the 11R) and the OnePlus Buds Ace. The company has already confirmed certain details for the two new devices slated for China. The Buds Ace will boast 36 hours of total battery life (buds + case). That’s 6 more than the Nord Buds, which have a similar design. Also, the Ace buds will have much improved fast charging – a quick 5 minute top up will be enough for 10... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SdUmDE6

Apple is not planning to launch new iPads until 2024, according to Ming-Chi Kuo's latest notes. The analyst revealed there aren’t going to be any releases in the next “9-12 months,” and first in line for an announcement will be the iPad mini, expected to begin mass production in Q1 2024. Kuo also shared that a foldable iPad is coming in 2024 as well, and the main beneficiary will be Anjie Technology, a Suzhou manufacturer that will make “a carbon fiber kickstand”. The company will “continue benefiting from the growing trends of foldable devices, equipped with kickstands in the future”, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/o8QdNeF

The Last of Us episode 4 trailer is out, teasing a new character in the form of Kathlyn (Melanie Lynskey), the ruthless leader of a revolutionary movement in Kansas City. Titled “Please Hold My Hand,” the episode highlights Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) distaste for coffee, and will reportedly run for 50 minutes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BSlQKsp

OnePlus is having a big event on February 7 in New Delhi, India, where we expect to see the global versions of the OnePlus 11, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. It will also be the landing stage for the first OnePlus Keyboard, OnePlus Pad tablet, new OnePlus TV Q2 Pro in several sizes, and the OnePlus 11R smartphone. At a separate event in China, OnePlus is launching the OnePlus Ace 2 smartphone, which will be the 11R version for the domestic market with minor software tweaks. OnePlus Ace 2 official renders The OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Ace 2 have the same camera design on the back... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VjaZFxR

The Last of Us TV series has been renewed for a second season. Original game writer Neil Druckmann confirmed that season 2 will follow the events portrayed in the critically acclaimed The Last of Us Part II video game. Showrunner Craig Mazin previously suggested that a season 2 was likely if the show generated enough viewership. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GB1INyO

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra kept its spot on top of our trending chart ahead of the Unpacked event that is taking place on Wednesday. It's joined on the podium by the entry level Galaxy A14 and another yet-to-be announced phone, the Poco X5 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the fourth spot, while the Galaxy A53 makes it four smartphones by the Korean company among the top 5 most frequently checked in our database. A couple of iPhones follow with the long-in-the tooth iPhone XR surprisingly edging the current flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max for the sixth positions. Behind those two... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/oNqSCEt

Introduction Acefast isn’t a name you hear often in the wireless earbuds market but its latest TWS earbuds bring a flashy transparent design, an LED display on the case and six bold color options which piqued our attention. The Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 are in for review and we’ll be taking a detailed look into what they offer. Acefast T8 certainly stand out in terms of design and they offer some neat bundled accessories. They feature Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, 10mm drivers and support the SBS and AAC audio codecs. The battery life is rated at up to 30 hours of use with the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/f3Bykog

Next week we'll finally witness the unveiling of the Galaxy S23 series alongside the Galaxy Book3 laptops. But for now, it's back to regular leaks as we recap the last week's stories. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all be slightly more expensive than their predecessors were (only the Galaxy S23+' starting Indian price is lower than last year's S22+ was but that's unofficial). We saw an unboxing of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which only reaffirmed what we already knew - the phone comes without a charger or cable. We also got some camera samples, showcasing the Night... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/qSv27iy

January is an interesting time in the smartphone world – the first next-gen flagships are just starting to hit the market, others are yet to come. And with their replacements months (or even weeks) away, older flagship and premium phones are about as cheap as they are going to get while still being somewhat current. We have picked out deals from several regions, and included some tablet, smartwatch and headset offers too. Use the links below to jump to your region: Germany The UK USA India Germany The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will probably never see a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/28KUGqc

Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2023 is nearly upon us and despite the myriad of leaks that have taken most of the curiosity away from us, it's still one of the most important events the year. So let's summarize all of the leaks to get a better idea of what we expect. Galaxy S23 series We'll see the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with the S23 and S23+, and likely some new laptops. It's very unlikely we'll see new tablets, and extremely unlikely for any smartwatch and headphone announcements. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will carry on the design of its predecessor, but it will come in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lGynOTg

Motorola unveiled five new mid-range and entry level smartphones earlier this week – the Moto G73 and G53, the Moto G23, G13 and E13. The two higher end G-series models now flaunt 5G connectivity (which the G72 and G52 lacked), the other three stick to 4G. Moto G73 • Moto G53 • Moto G23 • Moto G13 • Moto E13 Before we dive into the details for each phone, here are the prices for the new models, so that you have context when looking at what features each phone offers: Moto G73 (8/256GB) - €300 Moto G53 (4/128GB) - €250 Moto G23 (4/64GB) - €230 Moto G13... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/gBu5CAc

After we posted last week’s poll about smartphone charging speeds, we kept an eye on it. After a few hours the 15-30 minutes and 30-45 minutes options were evenly matched, both outpacing the other answers in the poll. But then things started to turn. In a surprising result the poll ended with the 15 minutes or less option on top and by quite a margin too. People have really warmed up to fast charging. The 15-30 and 30-45 minute answers are still evenly matched, but they fell well behind the super fast option. As usual there were concerns about the negative effects on battery longevity... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/SofFBRx

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X offers impressive features such as a 3K resolution display, slim chassis, and the option to spec it with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. If you're a content creator, should this be your next Windows laptop? Find out in our review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xiGZDBq

By early 2020 the Galaxy S10 series was preparing to retire. A year earlier it had introduced the world’s first 5G phone and brought the surprisingly popular S10e model along with the usual S10 vanilla and plus phones. But there was just enough time for one last hurrah before the S20 series launched in February. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite was announced in early February 2020 and went on sale a month later, just days before the official introduction of the S20 models. In some ways it was a prototype for the Galaxy S20 FE – it used older but still premium hardware and it cost less than the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/P5tvZSR

Xiaomi has released Android 13-based MIUI 14 stable update for the Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4. The update for the 11T comes with firmware version MIUI 14.0.3.0 TKWMIXM, whereas the update for Poco F4 has firmware MIUI 14.2.0 TLMEUXM. Both require a download of about 3.5GB. However, the MIUI 14 rollout is currently exclusive to users enrolled in the Mi Pilot program. And while the update is seeding for the 11T globally, its rollout for the Poco F4 is limited to Europe. MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 11T • MIUI 14 for Poco F4 The update comes with the December 2022 Android security patch and the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/VunTyGm

We've been hearing about a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone for the past few days, which was expected to be a special edition Realme 10 or 10 Pro given its resemblance to these smartphones and Realme teasing a collaboration with Coca-Cola. Now a tweet by Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth suggests the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name) will be a special edition Realme 10 Pro. Sheth posted a photo (attached below) of the Realme 10 Pro's Hyperspace Gold version with a reflection of a Coca-Cola can on its rear panel, suggesting the Coca-Cola Phone will be a special edition Realme 10... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/Wijld3p

Oppo will launch the Reno8 T 4G in the Philippines on February 8, and we already know what it looks like since Oppo has listed it on its online store. The company hasn't divulged the Reno8 T 4G's specs, but rumors claim it will be powered by the Helio G99 SoC. And we can confirm that Reno8 T 4G will have the Helio G99 chip at the helm, thanks to live images of the smartphone we received from an anonymous tipster. We received three pictures, one of which shows us the "About device" screen of the Reno8 T 4G (CPH2481), displaying the smartphone's specs: Helio G99 SoC, 6.43" screen, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/fCiIs1z

OnePlus is having a big event on February 7, where it will launch the OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 for the global markets in addition to unveiling new products. One of them is the OnePlus 11R which is officially confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC at the helm. The next generation of power is here. It's time to get ready for a new way to experience the #ShapeofPower with the all-new #OnePlus11R 5G.— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 27, 2023 OnePlus hasn't divulged any other specs of the OnePlus 11R yet, but rumors claim the smartphone will come with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/GK9F6Aq

Oppo's Reno8 T has been leaking a lot in the past few weeks, and yesterday we finally found out when its announcement is going to be held: on February 8, at least for the Philippines. Now, also from the Philippines, we have the price of the upcoming device to talk about, as it's been revealed by a Facebook ad for a brick-and-mortar physical store in Quezon City. According to the listing, which shows multiple Reno8 T boxes ready to be sold to customers, the phone will be priced at PHP 18,999, which currently equates to $348 and €320, respectively. Due to the lack of visible 5G... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/lugciXQ

Apple is in a battle to reduce its reliance on third-party suppliers by taking component manufacturing in-house. Just as it did with its A-series mobile chipsets and M-series SoCs, Cupertino is rumored to bring wireless chips, 5G modems and even display production for its iPhones, Apple Watches and Macs in-house. The latest semiconductor survey from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will backtrack on its Wi-Fi chip development and will continue to rely on Broadcom as its key supplier. Apple is devoting most of its IC design resources to its chipset development. Kuo also mentions that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/EuIrYeG

PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan met with EU’s antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager to discuss Microsoft's $69 billion (about Rs. 5,62,647 crore) bid for Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. Sony previously criticised the deal, stating that the Call of Duty IP being claimed by Microsoft poses a “threat to an industry enjoyed by hundreds of millions.” Specifics on this ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/o7LIpDN

Demand for PCs in India is rising, thanks to a shift to a hybrid lifestyle and increasing adoption of PC gaming along with the use of computers as personalised entertainment spaces. While the pandemic accelerated PC usage, here's why the new hybrid world is driving an increase in demand for PCs in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IcOWTz3

Japan and the Netherlands will join the United States in imposing chip bans on China, Bloomberg revealed in a report. The goal is to “undercut Beijing’s ambition to build its own domestic chip capabilities”, according to people aware of the situation. The Dutch company ASML Holding HV will be prevented from transferring deep ultraviolet lithography machines used for chip manufacture, and similar restrictions will be imposed on the Japanese Nikon Corp. The joint effort is an expansion on US President Joe Biden’s agenda to limit China’s ability to manufacture and develop its own... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/8ER3pFI

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Pad at its February 7 event, where it will also introduce the OnePlus 11R 5G, OnePlus Keyboard, and OnePlus TV 65" Q2 Pro. OnePlus hasn't detailed the OnePlus Pad's specs sheet yet, but the company has shared the slate's image on its Indian website, giving us our first official look at the tablet while also corroborating previously leaked renders. You can see the OnePlus Pad has a selfie camera built into the bezel above the display, and on the rear is a center-aligned camera joined by LED flash, below which is the OnePlus logo. The OnePlus Pad was expected... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9scTW2u

Google's Pixel Tablet has definitely been a very long time coming. First teased in May 2022, it's still not official, despite one being for sale on Facebook Marketplace back in December. Today a new rumor from a generally reliable source sheds some more light on the upcoming device. Contrary to some previous mumblings, we are apparently only going to get one Pixel Tablet version - no 'vanilla' and 'Pro' separation here. Of the two possible iterations, the more high-end one stayed, and the lower-end model with the first-generation Tensor chipset apparently got canceled somewhere along the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/IQjW7Ts

Infinix announced the Note 12i 2022 over three months ago, and the phone finally reached India, one of the company’s major markets. The phone is up on Flipkart and will be on sale starting Monday, January 30. The Infinix Note 12i comes with a 6.7” AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, while the fingerprint scanner is on the side, embedded in the power key. India is getting just one memory option - 4/64 GB but at least there is a dedicated micro SD slot for adding more storage. The key selling points Infinix uses for the Note 12i are the 50MP main camera and the 5,000 mAh battery with 33W... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/KlCbh8H

Pune-based developer SuperGaming has dropped the gameplay trailer for its upcoming battle-royale title Indus, confirming that pre-registrations for the same are now live on Android. Signups for iOS and iPadOS will “follow soon.” The footage, based on a pre-alpha build, drops players onto the Indo-futuristic map of Virlok, as they fight for survival and try to obta... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/b1j8g0H

The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update released for the international Galaxy Z Fold2 two months ago and the unlocked units in the US last month is now rolling out for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold2 in the US. The update is seeding for the Galaxy Z Fold2 units locked to T-Mobile and Sprint's networks in the US, and the rollout could expand to devices on other carriers soon. If you own a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 locked to T-Mobile or Sprint's network, you'll receive One UI 5.0 with firmware version F916USQU2IVK5. It comes with the usual One UI 5.0 goodies and the November 2022... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/TeCw954

Apple's just pushed out iOS 16.3, the latest version of iOS 16, which itself was introduced back in June of last year and released in the fall with the iPhone 14 family. This year, iOS 17 will be released along with the iPhone 15 series, most likely in September, and today a new report is already talking about it. According to this source, who has been reliable on occasion in the past when it comes to Apple-related things, iOS 17 will not introduce any huge visual overhauls. In fact, you should pretty much expect it to look identical to iOS 16. Instead, the focus with the upcoming release... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pmlgV98

Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Regé-Jean Page. Based on the titular tabletop role-playing game, the film follows a group of ragtag misfits, as they venture into the lands unknown in search of an ancient magic horn. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves releases ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L0darno

Apple has now started selling refurbished iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max models in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It's the first time these specific handsets are available in these countries through Apple's online store as part of its Certified Refurbished program. What you're getting with this program are devices that all come with a new battery, a new outer shell, genuine Apple part replacements (if necessary), a thorough cleaning, the original OS or a more recent version preinstalled, and a special box with all accessories and cables. The company also performs... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/zrDQnd8

The OnePlus 11 flagship and the Buds Pro 2 are making their international debut on February 7, the company revealed last month. Now Amazon reveals we'll see another phone debut at the event. The OnePlus 11R midranger is coming alongside the flagship, notifications in the retailer's app reveal. The event, scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India, is set for 19:30 local time (that’s 2 PM GMT), and we are also going to see a new smart TV from the brand, the OnePlus TV Q2 Pro, as well as the company's first Keyboard. The OnePlus 11R appeared in live photos, revealing part of its... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/0GhKjZQ

Samsung has released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable updates for the unlocked Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U1) and Galaxy A51 (SM-A515U1) in the US. The One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with firmware version G781U1UEU9FWA7, while the Galaxy A51's One UI 5.0 update has firmware version A515U1UEU8EWA6. Both smartphones get the usual One UI 5.0 goodies with new updates, but the Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets the January 2023 Android security patch with the update, while the Galaxy A51 receives the December 2022 Android security patch. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G • Samsung... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/R1iaM4P

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra may keep the same prices as their predecessors in the US, but not elsewhere. A past rumor from Australia made us aware of the upcoming price hikes for the first time, and today newly leaked prices for the trio in Europe basically confirm the bad news. The Galaxy S23 base model will be €100 more expensive than the Galaxy S22 base model was (here are all the launch prices from last year to compare to). The Galaxy S23+ base model, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, will be €100 more expensive than the Galaxy S22+ version with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vVJQTNf

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has issued an extensive report, detailing Apple's VR/AR headset. Let's start off with the name - it will be called Apple Reality Pro, and it could be announced at WWDC and launched in the US for $3,000 later this year. Apple aims to culminate a seven-year-long project and the work of its more than 1,000-person Technology Development Group in the Reality Pro. The project is the first new category for Apple since it launched the Apple Watch in 2015 and the company is taking a big financial gamble on its success. Reality Pro will be made of aluminum, glass and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vrWPD47

WhatsApp didn’t have a true desktop version until recently – both the Windows and Mac apps just wrapped the web version in an Electron shell. This changed last year when Windows got a native version and a native version for macOS went into beta. Initially, it was closed beta available only to TestFlight participants, but now everyone (with a Mac) can get it. You can download it from the official site, it is available for macOS Big Sur and newer. The site warns that this version is still in early stages of development. Native WhatsApp for macOS goes into public beta Interestingly,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/raZdDU8

Facebook’s parent company Meta has a feature for Messenger called Secret conversation, providing end-to-end encryption that doesn’t save chats on cloud servers. Now, these messages don’t have to be dull with blue/gray bubbles on a white background - Meta introduced customizations for the chats. Different users in the secret conversation can set nicknames, chat themes, custom emojis and reactions, and group photos - pretty much all features that made regular chats different and unique for every friend and group of friends. Other changes include link preview, active status, and even... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/6NP9Hxr

Last weekend, Indian online retailer Flipkart revealed that Infinix will launch the Note 12i 2022 in India on January 25. Now we learn that 10 days later, on February 4, the company will introduce another smartphone in the Asian country - Infinix Zero 5G 2023. The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 was unveiled last year, so we know what's on offer. However, the promo page set up by Flipkart on its website for the smartphone suggests Infinix partnered with Marvel Studios and could release an Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania version to celebrate Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/MsYn8a9

One of the first things Elon Musk did after taking the reins at Twitter was to rejigger the badge system and introduce the $8 a month Twitter Blue subscription (well, $11 a month on iOS and Android due to app store fees). However, the current version of Blue only cuts ads by half. Musk tweeted that there will be a higher priced subscription that will show no ads at all. How much will it cost? Unclear for now, but the CEO is not happy with how ads work at the moment. He says that they are “too frequent” and “too big”. Twitter will address both issues in the coming weeks. Also, there will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/wAHWFQ7

There is little that we don’t know about the Galaxy S23 series already, but a few details are still trickling in. For starters, Evan Blass has dug up images that show the hero color for each phone. These are clearly intended to lead consumers to the pre-order pages once they go live. Hero colors for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series Botanic Green is Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s favorite color. As for its smaller siblings, the Galaxy S23 prefers Cotton Flower, while the Galaxy S23+ favors Misty Lilac. From what we’ve seen so far, the three models will come in the same four colorways (the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/pqxBOC8

At the end of 2021 Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, the first 5nm chipset for Windows on ARM devices. It used ARM-designed cores, so its performance is not too different from its siblings that are used for Android. But soon Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia will pay off with the 8cx Gen 4. As previous rumors reported, the company is working on a 12 core chip. According to Kuba Wojciechowski, these will be divided into 8 performance (~3.4GHz) and 4 efficiency (~2.5GHz) cores. They are based on Nuvia’s Phoenix design and will use the “Oryon” marketing name (rather than “Kryo” like... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/k2TChjH

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s new-gen edition is getting a physical copy release later this week. Starting January 26, stores around the world — including India — will house box editions of the critically-acclaimed RPG, for the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Dubbed “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition,” it was released digitally last month as a free upgrade t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HesiNR7

OnePlus revealed earlier it will launch a keyboard, and now we have the first leaked image of the peripheral. It will be white, with a yellow Enter key and a red round button of unkown purpose. The source revealed that the OnePlus Keyboard is scheduled to arrive on February 7, which is also the global launch of the OnePlus 11 flagship and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS earphones. The keyboard already has its landing page on the OnePlus website, revealing that mass production is scheduled for March-May, meaning we will have to wait a significant time after the February... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/CRqSNT5

Nokia and Samsung have reached a new agreement on 5G patent technology which will see the Korean tech giant use Nokia’s “fundamental inventions in 5G and other technologies”. The two companies previously inked a similar deal, which expired at the end of 2022. Samsung is a leader in the smartphone industry, and we are delighted to have reached an amicable agreement with them. The agreement gives both companies the freedom to innovate and reflects the strength of Nokia’s patent portfolio, decades-long investments in R&D and contributions to cellular standards and other technologies. -... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/uisowKy

During this year's Unpacked event on February 1, Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy Book3 series alongside the much-anticipated Galaxy S23 lineup. The laptop family will consist of five models this year, with the Ultra being the flagship, according tot he latest leak. This isn't the first time we hear about the Book3 Ultra, the company itself essentially confirmed it. But this report reveals some key specs and it shapes up to be a pretty solid high-end device. It's expected to feature a 16-inch 2880 x 1800p AMOLED screen along with 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, up to 32GB of RAM,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/OGkynBg

Week 3 saw the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S23 series take a firmer grip on our top 10. The trio dominates our news section and its and the phone's specs pages, now filled in courtesy of detailed leaks are gathering a lot of attention. It's the Galaxy S23 Ultra on top ahead of the plus member of the series. Behind them the Galaxy A14 entry-level phone completes the rostrum, before the vanilla Galaxy S23 makes it four Samsung phones in the top 4. The streak continues with the Galaxy S22 Ultra in fifth, making up for the strongest showing by the Korean company in years. In... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/7MnR9Nm

We're past being surprised by the Galaxy S23 series dominating our news section to which week 3 made no exception. Samsung announced the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor that will be the headline feature of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The imager is 1/1.3” in size with 0.6μm pixels and can pixel-bin (Tetra2pixel, per Samsung's lingo) 4-to-1 for 1.2μm pixels and 50MP resolution or 16-to-1 for 2.4μm pixels and 12.5MP resolution. The sensor comes with Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) to avoid blown highlights. It claims to increase the full well capacity by more than 33%, meaning that an individual pixel... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/9rd02uj

We’re back with another round of offers from around the world. This week we picked out deals from the US, the UK and Germany, use the links below to jump to a specific country: USA Germany The UK USA The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is one controller away from being a fast but fairly affordable gaming phone. The version with 512GB storage sells for $500, giving your room for plenty of games. Games that will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and a 6.7” OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate (and HDR10+ support). The 4,800mAh battery is decently large and the phone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/enSMsIb

Some chipsets are remembered more fondly than others - the Snapdragon 810 has quite a story to tell, but today we are feeling in a positive mood so let's look at the Snapdragon 625. The Snapdragon 625 was unveiled in February of 2016 and became the first 600-series chip to be made using the power efficient 14nm node. Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 617, was fabbed on a 28nm node and it showed. The new 625 used 35% less power than its predecessor in typical daily use. To put that in perspective, if a phone with the old chip had just enough battery to last from 6am to 6pm, that same... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vPrEoyk

Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's LTE version (SM-P615) recently, which is now rolling out for the Wi-Fi model (SM-P610) as well. The update comes with stability and performance improvements in addition to a new lock screen customization menu, a redesigned Recent Apps screen with better animations, and a new "Connected devices" menu inside the Settings app. However, the One UI 5.0 update comes with the dated November 2022 Android security patch instead of the January 2023 or even the December 2022 security patch. Moreover,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/H3g0CZE

In a very rapid succession phones crossed the 100W charging barrier, went up to 210W late last year and at least one maker is already promosing 240W on an upcoming phone. These numbers are quite amazing – or maybe quite insane? The 210W phone we mentioned is the Redmi Note 12 Discovery. It has a relatively small 4,300mAh battery, but it only needs 9 minutes for a full charge. And if you only have 5 minutes to spare, the battery can go from flat to 66% charged in that time. Smartphones are quickly setting and breaking new charge speed records The battery capacity is an important... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/vN1Rlhm

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras just recently held a conference and announced BharOS – a new mobile operating system focused on privacy and security. The OS is developed by JandK Operations Private Limited (JandKops), which is a Section 8 (not-for-profit) Company established by IIT Madras. BharOS is basically a really clean fork of AOSP that offers various security and privacy features. For instance, there are no default apps pre-loaded in the OS. This allows users to carefully choose only the apps they need and trust. BharOS also provides access to a private app store... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/4dT1xls

We are not entirely sure why vivo remains so fixated on the Y55s moniker, but here we are with yet another phone bearing the same model name. It should not be confused with the Y55s from 2017, nor with the Y55s 5G from 2021. Though, its specs are pretty similar to the latter. This new Y55s 5G, however, is meant for international markets. The main difference we can see is that the new vivo Y55s model has a smaller 5,000 mAh battery compared to the 6,000 mAh of its namesake. Other than that, it still has 18W charging. All of its other specs look identical too. The phone measures 164... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/ftFMaN2